Disc Brake Caliper & Pads - Fwd Models: Installation

NOTE: Before compressing caliper piston back into bore, remove a small amount of brake fluid from master cylinder, or an overfill condition will occur.

Slowly push pistons back into caliper bores until bottomed. Clean machined ways and lubricate adapter and guides with multipurpose lubricant. Remove protective paper from noise suppression gasket on pads.
On A.T.E. calipers, install inner pad on caliper while pushing retainer into bore of piston. Install outer pad on adapter and carefully lower caliper over outer pad and rotor.
On Kelsey-Hayes calipers, install inner pad on adapter and install rotor on drive hub. Install outer pad on adapter and carefully lower caliper over pads and rotor.
Install caliper guide pins, using care not to cross threads. Tighten to specification. Install hold-down spring on A.T.E. calipers. Pump brake pedal several times until a firm pedal is obtained. Refill master cylinder and bleed brake system if necessary.
Install wheel and tire assembly. Tighten lug nuts to specification. Skip every other nut while going around. Repeat sequence to full torque. Road test vehicle.